Academic Foundation
Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture theory and technique, biomedical sciences, research, ethics, and professional practice.
New York College Of Health Professions
Study The Science.
Practice The Art.
Prepare for the independent path toward acupuncture licensure through rigorous academic study and supervised clinical education.
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Institutionally Accredited By NECHEApplicable Graduate Program Accredited By ACAHMProgram Registered With NYSED
*As few as 36 months where the approved course load, scheduling, prerequisites, and satisfactory academic progress permit. Program completion does not itself confer licensure. Independent New York State education, examination, application, and fee requirements apply.
A Clear Academic Path
Education Designed For Serious Study And Attentive Practice.
The combined BPS/MS curriculum connects academic foundations, supervised clinical education, and preparation for independent professional requirements.
Supervised Clinical Education
Progressive patient-care experience in the College’s teaching clinic under licensed faculty supervision.
Professional Path
Program education supports the separate state application and examination pathway; licensure is not automatic.
NYC Metro Earning Potential
A Data-Backed View Of The Profession.
Independent public and employment-market sources report different compensation benchmarks because their geographies, samples, and methods differ.
U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics$161,560
NYC Metro 90th-Percentile Annual Wage
May 2025 employer-survey estimate for the 90th-percentile annual wage for acupuncturists in the New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area.
View BLS Source ↗ ZipRecruiter$114,327New York Published High Annual Salary
Highest annual salary observed by ZipRecruiter in New York as of July 19, 2026; its 90th-percentile top-earner figure is $107,215.
View ZipRecruiter Source ↗ Indeed$84.66/HrNew York City Published High Base Rate
Published high updated July 3, 2026, based on 90 salary observations from job postings over the preceding 36 months.
View Indeed Source ↗Important: These independent upper-end occupational-market estimates are not NYCHP graduate outcomes and do not represent a promise of employment or earnings. Hourly and annual figures are not directly comparable. Actual compensation varies by employer, role, hours, experience, location, and self-employment. BLS estimates exclude self-employed workers.
Financial aid and payment options
Paying for Your Education
Financial aid, for those who qualify*
Federal student aid (FAFSA) and New York State TAP are available for eligible programs, for those who qualify. Contact Student Financial Services for details.
Veterans and military-connected students*
Eligible veterans and their dependents may be able to use VA education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Contact the College's School Certifying Official before you enroll.
Contact the School Certifying OfficialPayment plans*
Paying out of pocket? Payment plans may be available. Plan terms, including any installment fee and schedule, are set by the Bursar's Office after an individual review. Contact the Bursar's Office to request an assessment.
Contact the Bursar’s Office*Eligibility for financial aid, VA education benefits and payment plans is determined individually under federal, state, VA and College requirements. Aid and plan approval are not guaranteed, and amounts vary. Students in F-1 status are not eligible for federal student aid. Eligibility for other immigration categories and for New York State aid is determined individually under applicable rules. F-1 students should contact the Office of International Students about payment requirements. Details are provided by Student Financial Services and the Bursar's Office.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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